"These are liquor changes that will help the citizens of Pennsylvania purchase alcohol more conveniently," said one of the proposal's key architects, Sen. Chuck McIlhinney, R-Bucks County, prior to the bill's passage minutes before midnight.

It will next go to Gov. Tom Wolf's desk.

As of Monday, the Wolf administration was noncommittal. It did not respond to a request for comment late Wednesday evening. He has previously supported expanding wine-to-go sales at grocery stores and other retail locations.

The bill was opposed by the Pennsylvania Tavern Association, which has sought the ability for small taverns to sell larger quantities of beer to go. It was a sentiment echoed by Rep. Jamie Santora.

"We've got to look at the industry as a whole," the Delaware County Republican said. "This is not fair to small businesses, small bars and taverns. Local business people. We are going to hurt them with this bill."

Frank Pistella, president of the Malt Beverage Distributor's Association, praised the bill's passage in a written statement.

"This new law will enable consumers to speak directly to us--as they do now to both our owners and employees every day--and along with other buyers take control of the buying experience," he said.